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FOOTBALL.
The following gates are down, for decision to-day-
LOCAL RACING NOTES.
REPAIRS AT HAPPY VALLET COURSE.
course.
{BY ARGUS.]
FIREMAN'S DEATH.
FALL FROM LADDER DURING FIRE DRILL.
TAIKOO BALL
SUCCESSFUL ANNUAL EVENT AT
'THE CLUB. · ++
مسات
The Taikoo Clab held its anunt Ball:
"An enquiry concerning the death of LAI "WAH COMPETITION.
The recent de spell has enabled the Wong Son, a recruit member of the Hong last night. Flags and coloured lights Final, at Hongkong F.C. ground at Public Works Department to make good ber arst from serious injuries received which was the Dispensary," and at-
kong Fire Brigade, who died on Decem brightened up the supper room, behind" Referee: Mr. Smith, Red Lines headway with the widening of the aullah through falling from a height of about tached to the latter was a very comfort 3.30 p.m. Civilians v. Royal Navy, men: Mr. F. Smith and P.O.at the Wongueichong corner of the rice Smyth
When the work is completed. forty feat while carrying out hook ladderable cardroom. The cloak-rooms for bath Royal Navy-Mody; Grindle and it is hoped that it will prevent flooding Station was opened by Mr. R. E. Lind-placed just inside the entrance.
drill at the tower at the Wanchai Fire ladies and gentlemen were handily Wright: Willcocks, Hudson and Carpen- of the race-course and playing fuldsall at the Central Magistracy yesterday' ter: Warren, Hyde, Brinn, Conner and
The ball-room itself was beautifully decorated in black and gold with colour The Coroner sat with a jury, comprised lights. The Orchestra was ensconsed
M. X. da Silva and T. Wong.
room was photograph of Mr. John The Coroner said it would be, for the Swire, which was draped with the fag jury to decide whether the death of of Messrs Butterfield & Swire and the Wong Son was purely accidental or Union Jack, and above this was the whether there was any blame attached Taikoo Club Shield. Altogether the de-
corations were very effective..
Shenton.
under even the worst weather conditions.. Civilians: G. Rodger; Wynne and So far, no attempt appears to have been Bishop; Brittain, J. Stewart and Me-made to cope with the overflow of water
afternoon..
Kelvie; Taylor, Forsyth. Gosane, Ho-from the cemetery, though I have hearing lessrs, W. N. Ogden (foreman), F.in the corner. At the western end of the
ward and Simpson.
The game will be of ninety minutes' duration and then should scores he equal, extra time will be played.
The Navy will have Shenton, of the Harkins, on the left wing in place of Leonard, of the Carlisle. "Howard will
be in the Civilian front line in place
of Rocha.
The game should be well contested and should the Navy retain the form shown
some talk of a culvert being laid under the trap track to carry the water inte Bowrington Canal, but whether any serious steps are being taken in the matter, I have not ascertained.
Should such a plan be under conside
ration, it might be found feasible to com- mence the scheme at the Wongneicheang corner and thus relieve the pressure on the present nullah, which is being widen
by them against South China they shoulded only as far as the railings at the However, with the Civilian de western end of the public enclosure and fence being sound the scare should be is still expected to cope with the drainage
win.
low.
HONGKONG LEAGUE.
DIVISION 1
Kick-off at 30 p.m. Club de Recreio "A". St. Joseph's, Sookunpoo "B" ground. Referee:
Mr. Ford.
Kick-off at 4.p.m.
from the cemetery."
The repairs to the nullah hava neces sitated the closing of the grass track for the last five weeks, but preparations are in hand to erect a hoarding at the spot in question and it seems probable that the grass track will shortly be avail- able to those who wish to use it. One leading trainer told me that he con sidered it inadvisable to work his string dition a walk down the straight last on the grass track in its present hard con-
evening fully bore out this statement.
In the meantime the majority of trainers and riders seem to be well 'satis fed with the cinder track. Those who St.grumble at the "going signally over- fook the excellent times that have been clocked on it, which tends to show that
East Surreys Res. r. Kowloon Res, Sookunpoo "A" ground. Referee:
Mr. Fernie,
DIVISION 11. "". Kick-off at 2.30 p.m. East Surreys Drums Res.
Joseph's Boarders, Sookuapoo "A" ground. Referes: Mr. Lenoise." Mosleum Club “A”. Kowloon "B," Kowloon F.C. ground. Referee: Mr. Baldwin.
Kick-off at p.m.
St. Joseph's Res. e. University, Soc
kunpoo "B" ground. Referee Mr. Gilmour."
There are two games only in the "A" division this week. The East Surreys
and Kowloon second teams meet at Soo- kunpoo In the first game between thes" teaths this season, they each scored two goals. The East Surreys are expected to take full points to-dag.
St. Joseph's and Recrcio A played a drawn game in their opening match of the season. The College, team, should do
to unyone.
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A patent illuminated sign was used to
Dr. W. Paterson, Government Civil Hospital, said that Wong Son was ad announce the dance numbers. Several mitted to the hospital at 11.50 a.m. on small rooms adjoining were converted December 31st, 1995, in a dying condition. into comfortable sitting-out rooms.
There were about 300 present and a Everything possible was done for the unfortunate man, but he died at 1250 very enjoyable time was spent.
Among p.m. the same day. Witness later per those present were Messrs. G. M. Young. formed a post-mortens examination and . Reid, E. M. Dyer, E. Cock, G. M. found that Wong Son had received several Shaw, & Baker, the Hon. Mr. P. H. bad injuries which witness described. Holyoak, Mrs. and the Misses Holyoak. due to shock following Cupt. Robinson, O.B.E.. R.N.R., of the
Empress - nf". Uanada, and Mr. E. A Matteson.
Death WAS
multiple injuries.
A Chinese foreman of firemen, who performs the duty of drill instructor to recruits at the Wanchai fro station, said that on December 31st he was taking class in ladder drill, Wong Son, a re- cruit, being a member of the class. Fal- lowing practices, with the fire exape ladder, the class proceeded to practice climbing up the hook ladder. Witness went on to explain that this consisted of a man climbing up the ladder to the there can be little cause for complaint.first stage or landing of the tower and Again, if the course was in such a shock.
then drawing the ladder up after him ing state as some aver, how is it that one hears so little of lame ponies.
and booking it on to the next stage abovp bun, and so on until he reached ine aith platiorni.
So far, one of the Taggart string and Pretty Pally are the two most notable absentees, from "lameness. With regard to the last-named I am glad to hear that the injury is not considered serious and within a week the mare is expected to be back on the course.
May the Taggart nomination make no equally speedy recovery!
Honest and Truly,
....Ob! Flo. Oh! Katherina. Rose of Waikiki. Horsey. Silver Moon.
Music was supplied by Mr. R. H. Norton's Orchestra, augmented by the Empresa of Canada Orchestra. The dance programme was as follows:-
1.--Waltz ....... 2.-Fax Trat..... 3-One Step.... 4-Fox Trot.. 5.- Lancers 8.-Waltz... 7-Fox Trot S-Fox Trot One Step 10-E. Rec.......De'il Amang the Tailors. 11-Waltz.... When The One You
Love Loves You. Want to be Happy. ...Flapper Wife. Put and Take. ...Miss You. Swiss Miss. Beautiful Sen.
"
The
Seminole.
Honolulu.
La-La-L.
........ Selected, Burning Kisses,
Sleep.
Show Me The Way to Go Home.
various committees were
Decorations: Messrs. J. Simpson, T.
12-Fox Trot.I 13.Fox Trot.... He watched Wong Son mount to the 14-Lancers...... fourth stage without any trouble, The 13-Waltz man then unhooked the adder and re- 16.-One Step... hooked it on to the topmost platform. 17-Fox Trot... Wong Son began to climb the ladder, 18-E Reel which appeared to be securely fixed, but 19.-Fox Trot. just as he started to climb he gave it a 20-Fox Trot... I Want You all for Me. THIS YEAR'S SUBS.
push which made the ladder swing out to 21.-Waltz has been seen on the course and so far left haad, but failed. He then let gu
During the past week some useful work
the right. Wong Son attempted to catch-Fox Trot, hold of the cross-bar of the tower with his I have heard few complaints with regard his hold of the ladder with his right band follows to the class of subscription grifin pur and dropped. The drop was about forty chased by the Club this season. No, feet. If the man had clung to the Grimshaw, W. E. Price, M. H. Wallace. Total Abstinence, the property of Messrs. Dyer and Beith, is generally thought to fadder there would have been no danger, Young, W. Warnock and James be the pick of the bunch. He has cer When the ladder swung, deceased ap Sloane In the "B" division, the game between ances, especially yesterday morning when always given, and had been given to
tainly put up some excellent perform-parently lost his head. Instructions wer will be keenly contested for the Univer-end of his gallop over the 14 mile courses failed to do this. When deceased was the University and St. Joseph's Reserves he appeared to Anish very strongly at the deceased, that if the ladder swung out to bang on to it with both hands. - Deceased sity have to wipe off their only defeat his last 6 furlongs so, I am assured- of the season, for the College Reserves being covered in 1.40, last quarter in picked up, after falling, he was Bacon- won the opening game by two goals to side 32. It is early yet awhile, however, cious, but was moaning. He was im one. The University have been on tour to stamp him as the best subscription mediately removed to hospital in an and are expected to win. game should be that between the East kong. which is one of the remarks I heard in climbing from the fourth platform to
en the grifin" that has ever been sent to Heng ambulance, There was no more difficulty and W. Robertson. Surreys Drums Reserves and St. Joseph's yesterday. There are a number of others the fifth than from any of the other shaw and Simpson Boarders. The Boarders have been ab- that I noticed moving well in their platforms, sent for over a month on examinations work so it is to be hoped, in the best and holidays. The Drums, Reserves beat interests of racing, that opponents the Boarders by four goals to one earlier worthy of Total Abstinence will be found
before the annual meeting.
better to-day.
in the season. _.
Moslem Club, having now only one teami in the league, is expected to turn out a strong side against Kowloon #B.". Last week they beat St. Joseph'a Reserves by nine clear goals.
KOWLOON CLUB TEAMS.
The following have been selected to re- present the Kowloon Football Club to day:---
THE DERBY CANDIDATES.
Of the 31 Derby eacdidates, favouritism Pears to be divided between the strings of Mr. Dynasty, Sir Paul Chater and Messrs. Toeg aad Priestley. Here again it would be advisable to wait until some of the other candidates have been asked the crucial-question-not that the owners mentioned have, yet awhile made any real attempt to ascertain what their 1st XI. r. Recreio (friendly gaine), stables
charges can do over a distance. Certain each year get credited with Kowloon ground. Kick-off at 4 p.. harbouring a pony that has burnt up Rasmussen Wheeler and Urquhart the course" in Mongolia or Shanghai, but Turner, Bima and A. N. Other, McBride, whan few shrewd questions are put Caveille, Linaker, Thomson and Hayes.to one's informant the report is gene Reserves D. Surreys' Reserves, Sookun- really found to be based on idle gossip. 200 "A
ground Kick-off at-4 pm.I have already been told that one of the Vickers; Guest and Kaight Street, Derby candidates covered the 1 miles Brown and Pasco Morris, Vickars, in 3.17 within 3 weeks of arrival in Spary, Miles and Eastman.
Shanghai, but my informant was not present at the time!
Kowloon (BMoslem A, Kow Icon ground. Kick-off at -2.30 p.sh. 2 Matchim White And Bliss Nicholls Redley and Nicholls Jordan, Rosc,
Duncan, Pile and W: M: Mason;
CRICKET.
TO-DAY'S MATCHES.
Today's cricket programme comprises seven matches altogether, there being three first division Icague games one in the second division and three "friend- lien."
The Axtures are” as under :-)
LEAGUE: DIVINION 1.
Craigengower CC Hongkong CC. Ist XI. on the C.C.C. ground- Civil Service C.C. Ist XI. v. University
1st XI on the 0.8.0.0groundin Chinese R.C. v. Royal Navy Yet XIar
the C.R.C. ground.
LEAGUE :.... DIVISION ́TÜ-
Hongkong .C. 2nd XI. Boral
Engineers on the H.K.C.C ground.
FRIENDLIES
Indian R.C. 1st XI. v. Royal Artillery
on the I.R.C. ground.
Police B.C.. University 2nd XI. on
the P.R.C groundab Kowloon C.C. 2nd XI. Royal Navy 2nd XI on the K.C.C. ground.
Last year the most ridiculous wagers were made about Local Option, weeks before the date of the Derby. It is true he eventually won by a head fram. Grey Horn, after one of the finest finishes one could wish to see, but he should never have started as an odds on chance, good pony as he undoubtedly is.
GOLF.
Buffet: Messrs. J. Muirhead, P. M.
McLeod. Stewart, W. Warnock, and E. Howell.
Card-room: Messrs. W. Weir and J.
Cloak Room: Mr. J. Laing. Bar: Messrs. J. Rassell, M. H. Wallace
Door Messrs. Weir, McLeod, Grini-
M.C.'s: Messrs. W. E. Seath, C. Young Other Chinese recruits, who were mem- and W. Robertson. bers of the same class as deceased, and had been carrying out similar practices on December 31st, gave corroborative evidence.
Mr. H. T. Brooks (Superintendent of the Hongkong Fire Brigade) explained that the distance between each platform was about twelve feet. He had never known of a similar accident in con- nection with hook ladder drill.
ANOTHER ARMED ROBBERY, YAUMATI AGAIN THE SCENE.
Another armed robbery took place yesterday, Yaumati again being the scene of operation.
Inspector J. Ogg, who was in charge of the case for the police, said that the
Four men, armed with daggers, enter ladder was, inspected both before aded 493, Natham Road, which is occupied after the fatality had occurred, and ap by a Chinese married woman, arriving He himself had swung on peared to be in perfect working order at the house about eleven o'clock yesterday quite all right,
and it was
morning.
wished to have evidence to show that the the police by, the woman, that one of the At this juncture, the Coroner said he It appears, from the facts related to ladder was in perfect order after the accident and that it had been properly gang called at her house on Thursday, tested. He also thought
would be ad; representing that he came from the water vantageous for the jury to see the tower authorities and wanted to inspect the and also see the book ladder being water supply in the house. Yesterday operated.
The Coroner then adjourned the en-morning he turned up again with three dairy until Tuesday morning and stated companions and was admitted to the that ho and the jury would visit the house by an amah, who recognised him. Wanchai Station at 11.30 am, prior to resuming the enquiry, for the purpose of witnessing a demonstration on the ladder.
YACHTING.
the visitor of the previous day. The amah was tied up and then the quartette calmly proceeded upstairs, where they bound up the woman and another unah. They then commenced thoroughly to ransack the place, but were pre- vented from stealing more than they did by the opportune arrival of Singer THE WEEK-END PROGRAMME Bewing tipchine agent, who alarmed the robbers when he rang the bell The This week-end's golf fixtures are as There is another full yachting prolatter did not wait to secure further, loot, under:
gramme this week-end. M
but ran downstairs, knocking over the To-day-Final of Captain's Cup To-day the seventh of the series of newcomer in their hurry to escape. They. (1025)A. H. Ferguson, who beat W. W. championship races of the Royal Hong Rob away with 8224 worth in money and Mackenzie 1 up in his semi-final, J. M.Kong Yacht Club will be sailed, the jewellery: Walker, who beat A. O. Brawn 3 and 2 course being one of nearly nine miles. in his semi-final, j
The start will be from the Yacht Club Tomorrow: Junior Championship and from thence to Lyemun Beacon, (qualifying round).
Kowloon Rock, back to Quarry Bay, over to Channel Rocks and finish at the Club. To-morrow the cruisers will resume their championship programme, and will race' in the second, of the scries. This race in a re-sail of an attempt made to complete it in December, which could
Tomorrow to Monday:--Monthly bogey pool
THE FAHLING HUNT.
BOXING
.CARTLIDGE ACCEPTS EWIN'S
CHALLENGE.
WANTS TO MEET MORRIS AGAIN.
C.P.O Jim Cartlidge, the lightweight
The week-end programme in connec- not be done owing to lack of wind.champion of the Colony, writes: "I have tion, with the Fanling Hunt is as under: Monday will see the ladies continus accepted the challenge of AB. Ewin,, Mr. Folt's pungalow 3 pm, stars. 3.50 series and they will sail their sixth race the belt and the H.K.B.A. purse. I Today Paper chase, meet outside their competition in the championship HM.S. Hermes, and I will fight him for
The course is from the Club to Quarry should be glad to hear what Ewin- bas Bay, to Lyemin Beacon, then back to to say regarding the matter.
T Kowloon Rock and finish at the Club I am also desirous of meeting. Stoker line. The distance will be just over six Morris again, if the HKB, considers milés
the bout worth staging.
p.m.
Tomorrow: Hounds meet at the Ken nois, Ewan Ti, 10.30 am.
Joint Masters Mr. H. Birkett and Dr. F. Pierce "Grove.